September, 2006

Longtime resident of the Ingleood area, passed away on September 25, 2006 after a brief stay in the hospital. Margaret was born in Blackie, AB on August 14, 1918 and married Clayton Daub on February 12, 1942. She was a loving mother to her three children; Audrey, (Robert) Oarr, Allan (Sandi) Daub, and Arlene (Brian) McCrae.

Outwest Park was created in 1990 with a Cedar pole sculpture running through the center of the park silhouetting the mountains as they are seen “Outwest” of Inglewood. Thus the name Outwest, which was related to the sculpture. The lawn that has taken the place of this park has a sterility that begs to have boil turned off.
As there are no remaining elements from the old park, it is not appropriate to retain the name Outwest, in respect for all the names (including my own) on that original bronze plague the Parks Foundation presented years ago, again in a similar photo-op. For the forgotten that worked, funded and shared the vision that was the original Outwest Park, I believe I can speak for them in suggesting a new name be selected that appropriately reflects what is now installed.
Outwest is gone.
Paul Liddy

Mike Blanchard, (QR77 Radio Host) I heard you mention on the radio this morning that the residents of Inglewood do not want an affordable housing project because of N.I.M.B.Y. I live in Inglewood and I want to clarify my position. It is not a matter of not wanting to have the project it is the location. The project will be put at the end of 17th Street SE up against the train tracks and the Wildlands. If the project is indeed for the elderly and disabled the nearest store in more than 5 blocks away and the only bus service is a community shuttle. That is the problem not N.I.M.B.Y, if it was, then Inglewood would have rejected Habitat for Humanity, Servants Anonymous Society, The Brain Injured Society, the expansion of the Sheriff King facility; the John Howard society, the Alexander Society, the Edith Pink residence, the Rhubarb Patch as well as other low income or assisted living residences. I challenge you to find another community in this city that offers that many services. The problem with the project is not the project itself but the location. And I suggest that before you condemn the people that live in Inglewood you get out and interview them.

Thanks,
Kelli Erasmus

Ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop dance classes are now being offered right in Inglewood. "We are very excited to bring our classes to the community of Inglewood, and we look forward to establishing our studio in such a creative and inviting atmosphere," said Mandi Sutherland Olivier, the Director of Dance Divas Inc. Dance Divas offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and yoga for students ages three to adult. "Our classes offer something for everyone; we strive to offer the perfect combination of fun and discipline in each lesson." said Mandi.

 

Dance Divas has recently partnered with the Lantern Community Church, allowing the studio to also offer subsidized dance classes for lower income families. "We are very fortunate to be able to use the space in the church, as it allows us to offer dance classes to those students who could not otherwise afford it. We understand that affordable extracurricular activities are needed in the Inglewood community." For more information please contact Mandi at 243-3711 or view their website at www.dancedivasinc.com.

- Mandi Sutherland

 

The 5th Annual Health & Hope Charity Barbecue was a huge success and the Inglewood Family Health Centre would like to thank the residents of Inglewood and their patients for their generosity. From noon to 4pm, in front of the clinic, a barbecue was held with all proceeds going to charity. M & M Meats graciously donated all the food so that 100% of proceeds went to charity.

As well, all the revenue from chiropractic care provided by Dr. Kulak and Dr. Easton and massage therapy provided by Jennifer Wallace and Terri Dennis went directly to charity. Every year this event gets bigger and more successful. This year we managed to raise over $1000 for Servants Anonymous Society for a total of over $4000 raised during the history of this event.

Servants Anonymous Society is a safe-haven offering programs, accommodation, ongoing support, hope and wholeness to female youth that have been victims of sexual exploitation. The Fireworks Day Program “provides the ‘bridge’ between the ‘straight’ and ‘street’ worlds”, while the Fireworks cooperative allows for job training aimed at reintegration into the community and society as a whole.

Inglewood Family Health Centre can be found at 1217-10th Ave SE. For more information about next year’s barbecue or any questions related to the services provided at the Inglewood Family Health Centre contact them directly at 262-3262.
Dr. Chad Kulak